Astound Broadband
The former RCN, Wave and Grande: 1 Gig from $40/mo, or $45 with a price locked for as long as you keep the plan.
Astound Broadband plans at a glance
Our verdict
Astound Broadband is the company behind the former RCN, Wave, Grande and enTouch brands, selling cable internet in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, the DC area, Chicago, Texas and parts of the West Coast. In Boston, speeds reach up to 5 Gig in select areas.
1 Gig is $40/mo for the first year, or $45 with Astound's Price for Life, which holds the rate as long as you keep the same plan (fees, equipment and taxes can still change). Both come with a $100 gift card and free installation with code FASTWIFI.
Check the data allowance before picking a plan. The 300 Mbps tier has a 400 GB cap and 600 Mbps has 1 TB; only 1 Gig and faster are unlimited. For most households, the 1 Gig Price for Life plan is the one to buy.
Already have Astound Broadband? Run our free speed test on a wired computer to see whether you get the speed you pay for, and see which speed test to use if results don't match.
Gift card offerHow to claim the $100 to $300 Visa gift card
- $100 on 1 Gig and $200 on 1.5 Gig. In some markets, $300 on Gig WiFi at $65/mo price for life.
- The card comes after service starts. Check the timing in the offer terms at checkout.
Screenshot the offer and your order confirmation. Support usually asks for them if the card doesn't arrive.
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More on Astound: Astound vs. Xfinity in Boston · Price for Life explained · Is Astound the same as RCN?
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Frequently asked
What brands are part of Astound?
Astound Broadband combines the former RCN, Wave, Grande and enTouch. Boston-area customers can still sign in at my.rcn.com.
How much does Astound cost?
1 Gig is $40/mo for 12 months, or $45/mo with Price for Life, with AutoPay and e-bill from a bank account. Eligible low-income households can get Internet First from $9.95/mo.
What is Astound Price for Life?
For $5/mo more than the one-year price, your internet rate stays the same as long as you keep the same plan. Fees, equipment, taxes and discounts can still change.
Does Astound have data caps?
On lower tiers, yes: 400 GB on 300 Mbps and 1 TB on 600 Mbps, with overage charges. 1 Gig and faster are unlimited.
Where is Astound available?
Boston, Chicago, Evansville, the DC area, Anne Arundel County, the Lehigh Valley, northeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, New York, Houston and other Texas markets, Washington, Oregon, the Bay Area, Sacramento and the Central Coast.
About Astound Broadband
Astound Broadband brings together the former RCN, Wave, Grande and enTouch networks under one brand. It is combining with gFiber into one company majority owned by Stonepeak, expected in Q4 2026.
Astound coverage by state
City-by-city coverage from FCC records in the 3 states where Astound reaches the most homes.
More guides on Astound Broadband
Sources
- Plan pages and Broadband Facts labels from Xfinity, Spectrum, Optimum, Astound Broadband, checked Oct 2026
- Company press releases and regulatory filings on the ownership changes mentioned
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